Clarissa vs Marisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarissa

Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

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Girl #3,902 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the sea"

Origin: Latin

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Clarissa Rank #1,160

Marisa Rank #3,902

Clarissa is more popular, ranked #1160 vs #3902 for Marisa.

Is Clarissa or Marisa more popular?

Clarissa is more popular, ranked #1160 compared to Marisa at #3902 in the United States.

What do Clarissa and Marisa mean?

Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Marisa means "of the sea" (Latin origin).

Are Clarissa and Marisa boy or girl names?

Clarissa is primarily a girl name. Marisa is primarily a girl name.